Hon. Odonga Otto has recounted how he rushed to the police after receiving a phone call from former LRA rebel leader Joseph Kony, who had reportedly expressed interest in speaking with him.
Otto said he immediately sought out the nearest police station after ending the conversation, where he disclosed the details of the call and handed over the phone numbers involved.
He explained that at the time, Kale Kayihura was serving as the Inspector General of Police (IGP), and he felt it was necessary to report the matter before security agencies discovered the communication on their own.
“Immediately I hanged up the phone, I looked for the nearest police station. Then Kale Kayihura was the IGP. I ran and gave all the information and phone numbers,” Otto said.
He noted that failing to report the communication could have exposed him to serious legal consequences, particularly allegations related to misprision of treason.
Otto said his decision to alert the authorities was aimed at ensuring that he was not caught up in a difficult legal situation over his communication with Kony.
“If I don't report and they just find out using their own means, then I may be in a whacked situation of misprision of treason. So this is where we are,” he added.
Otto’s remarks come amid concerns over the arrest and continued detention of opposition leaders and supporters, some of whom are facing legal proceedings over their political activities and criticism of the current government.
His account highlights the fear and uncertainty surrounding the security environment, where political communication and dissent can carry serious legal consequences.
